Elliptical wing designs provided a low thickness-to-chord ratio, as well as allowing a retractable undercarriage and an increased number of mounted weapons.

Spitfire IIA P7350.
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Bonham and Goodman is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Spitfire becoming operational by offering a 1945 Supermarine Spitfire MK XVI at their inaugural sale of Collector’s Motor Cars and Aircraft, in New Zealand on September 14. There are roughly 44 airworthy Spitfires in existence today, and it’s rare indeed for the general public to be given the opportunity to purchase such an important piece of history.